For the week of April 11th - 15th

I hope everyone got outside this weekend and enjoyed the summer-like weather.  It looks like this week we will be back to "Springtime in Idaho" with cooler, damp weather.  It never fails, when we book an outdoor field trip for the weather to not cooperate.  Please know, we will be going on Friday regardless of what mother nature throws at us.  Just know, ponchos may be a good purchase this week.

Due to finishing up our MAP test and then our field trip, there will be no spelling test this week.

Wednesday, April 13th
Book orders are due by 7pm.  If you never got a chance to see the catalog, please click the Scholastic link on the side of the blog.  All the catalogs are posted . .. even for other grades.  They had a lot of good books for summer reading and even better, they are on sale!

Thursday, April 14th
Math MAP test.  Students are allowed to bring healthy snacks and gum/mints to help power their brains.  Electronics will be allowed for after testing brain breaks.

Field trip permission slips are also due on Thursday.  Remember . .. no slip, no trip.  This time our field trip costs $2.00 per person, including students.  I didn't quite make enough on the fund raiser to pay fully for both field trips.  If this cost is a burden, please email me and I would gladly cover it.  :) If your permission slip didn't make it home, you can click the link below to print a new one.

Permission Slip

Friday, April 15th
We have a normal school morning until 10:20.  At 10:20 we will board the busses for the Old Pen.  It will take 45 - 60 minutes to get there.  Upon arrival, we will eat lunch (outside).  Hot lunchers will have a sack lunch provided.  Everyone else is responsible for their own food.  I do believe tours start between 12 and 12:30.   After the tour, we will head back to school.  Parents who chaperon, may take their students home from the Pen.  Just make sure to sign out with me first.  

Science Fair - Thursday, May 5th
Science Fair is just a month away!   Make sure to work on it now, so the due date doesn't sneak up on you.  If you need project ideas or some great how to tips, check out the link below

Science Fair Ideas and Help